193903 v.4 Master of Science (Geophysics)

Introduction

This research and thesis course provides opportunity for students to carry out advanced research on a specified topic. It is designed to provide an opportunity for students to develop their potential for research, to identify and work towards the solution of a problem.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites

Entrance to the course is either directly from the Honours course, with a minimum of lower second class award, or from the Postgraduate Diploma in Geophysics. Students may be required to take additional background units, all of which must be passed with a superior aggregate. The Head of Department will determine if such units are required.

Duration and Availability

The course is one year full-time or two years part-time study.

Course Organisation

Research topics span a wide range of activities, exploration geophysics being the common denominator. The principles and techniques of exploration geophysics are applied to areas and problems identified by the mineral and petroleum exploration industry. Research and development work culminating in thesis presentation is required in the Masters degree program.

Professional Recognition

The Commonwealth Public Service Board accepts the Master of Science in Geophysics as satisfying it's requirements for appointment as a professional geophysicists. A degree in geophysics satisfies the academic requirements for membership of The Australian Society of Exploration Geophysicists, The Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy, The Society of Exploration Geophysicists (USA) and the European Association of Geoscientists and Engineers.

Additional Course Expenses

Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other vital study materials. In addition, students may also need to contribute some of the cost of consumables, which varies depending on the area of study.

Availability

The information displayed above refers to study periods and locations where the course is available for first time entry. Students are normally only offered or admitted to a course once.

*The course itself may not be available either solely internally or externally but individual units may be offered in either or both of those modes. Prospective students should contact the Course Coordinator for further information.